The Dallas County Community College District Board of Trustees consists of seven members who are entrusted with governing the district. The board defines the vision of the district, serves as a liaison between the district and the community, approves annual budgets and sets policies, among other responsibilities.

Board members are elected officials who serve six-year terms without compensation. Elections in 2016 were held on Saturday, May 7, for Trustee Districts 2, 3 and 4.